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Below you can find out what’s new from British Marine, including press releases and updates on marine industry developments.
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British Marine strengthens Singapore team with new hires
British Marine has appointed Sebastian Tjornelund to the underwriting team in its Singapore office.
QBE and Aurora launch embedded lead algorithmic underwriting capability
QBE’s British Marine Yacht P&I becomes the first live product, cutting quote-to-bind from days to under 10 minutes
British Marine appoints Richard Inman as Portfolio Manager
British Marine, part of QBE Insurance Group, has appointed Richard Inman as Portfolio Manager, British Marine P&I.
Advice and notices
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Battery fires at sea
A fire involving a Lithium-Ion battery (Li-Ion) can be particularly fierce, producing large amounts of heat whilst emitting substantial amounts of flammable and toxic gas.
Circular: Notice of Cancellation
Following recent events in the Middle East the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) Joint War Committee (JWC) have revised the listed areas in respect of war risks.
Circular: Crane maintenance and protection
Vessel cranes play a vital role in maritime operations, enabling the efficient loading and unloading of cargo and stores onto and off ships.
Blog Articles
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Meet the Team: Gary Blowes
We caught up with Gary Blowes to find out about his role in claims, career, and professional highlights
Genesis: From Hull to Protection & Indemnity
In 2026, British Marine marks 150 years since its foundation.Battery fires at sea
A fire involving a Lithium-Ion battery (Li-Ion) can be particularly fierce, producing large amounts of heat whilst emitting substantial amounts of flammable and toxic gas.